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GROUP OF 5 FLAGS.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
GROUP OF 5 FLAGS.

1) WWI PERIOD NAVY 4 STAR ADMIRALS FLAG. This rare flag measures approx. 83" x 59" & has four 14" white stars on a blue field. The heavy cotton hoist is stenciled, “ADML NO 4 MARE ISLAND OCT 1915 NO 901”. There is a piece of matching blue cloth included w/ the flag to use for repairs if desired. CONDITION: flag is a bit dirty & has several sm. tears & holes. (02-15630/BF).
2) US MAJOR GENERALS 2 STAR FLAG. Flag measures 36" X 48". 2 white stars stitched on red field w/ gold colored fringe. The rank of Major General usually means a divisional command. CONDITION: flag has very nice appearance w/ tight stitching & stars have a very slightly darkened appearance. (02-15631/RW).
3) SCARCE WWI MAJOR GENERALS FLAG. Flag measures 36" X 54" & has the 2 stars of a Major General. Major Generals predominantly command divisions which may number between 15,000-20,000 men. The flag has a red field w/ 2 white stars. CONDITION: flag is in generally good condition w/ several sm. scattered holes & scattered spots of staining. Header has notable darkened appearance. (02-15632/RW).
4) WWII ARMY BRIGADIER GENERALS FLAG. This WWII flag measures approx. 34 1/2" x 49 1/2" & denotes the rank of Brigadier General. Flag has a red body w/ a single central 10" white star in the center. Heavy cotton white hoist is stenciled, “BRIGADIER GENERAL 3 FT. X 4 FT. ANNIN & CO.”. CONDITION: flag generally shows light wear w/ slight discoloration to the hoist. (02-15633/BF).
5) VERY INTERESTING GROUPING OF GENERAL LYMAN LEMNITZER ITEMS INCLUDING FLAG, OFFICIAL COLOR PROOF PHOTOGRAPH & BIOGRAPHY BY L. JAMES BINDER. General Lyman Lemnitzer attended West Point Military Academy in 1920 & rose to become Chief of Staff of the United States Army (1959-1960). Group Includes approx. 36" X 48" US 48 star flag w/ gold colored fringe. Flag was apparently part of a collection of General Lemnitzer items & sold at auction in 2008. Proof photo measures approx. 7 5/8" X 9 5/8" mounted on heavy stock which is 11" X 14" & is marked "Government Board" & is additionally marked "COLOR PROOF-8". Photo shows General Lemnitzer after his promotion to 4 star General & wearing his ribbons. Book titled "LEMNITZER, A SOLDIER OF HIS TIME" by L. James Binder is a biography detailing General Lemnitzer's life & service. Group also includes printed information from the Lemnitzer collection auction. CONDITION: flag has very good appearance w/ tight stitching & very slight staining on white portions. Photo is in good condition w/ very light wear of the paper board mounting. Book is in very nice condition w/ slight curling of edges of dust jacket. (02-15634/RW). $1,000-1,500.